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We have an Employment Rights Helpline to help you. Our Helpline staff can answer your questions, provide support and assist you with learning about your legal rights. Our Helpline is toll-free: 1-844-RIGHTS-9 (1-844-744-4879), or you can email us at employment@equipforequality.org. Learn more about our Employment Rights Helpline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to common questions about the ADA and employment rights.

 

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Independent Client Assistance Program

CAP is a free program for DRS vocational rehabilitation services customers and applicants. If you have a problem with your counselor, it is best for you to try to work it out together. If you are not able to work out the problem, CAP can work with you or with you and your counselor in order to fix the problem.

 

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Read examples of cases we’ve handled that involve the ADA and employment rights.

 

 

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Last updated: October 04, 2022

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